Dubliners (Oxford Bookworms)

Ten short stories bring to life the streets of early twentieth-century Dublin, where ordinary men and women confront the pressures of family, faith, and a changing society. The characters range from young apprentices to middle-class clerks, each facing personal conflicts that reveal deeper social and political tensions. The collection mixes vivid, sometimes unsettling scenes with subtle moments of intimacy, highlighting issues of gender, religion, and class bias. Designed for middle-grades-plus readers, the book provides a concise snapshot of urban life at the turn of the century.